Dick Tracy

The renowned comic book cop hero attempts to clean up the city by taking on Big Boy Caprice, in this action-packed romp starring Warren Beatty, Al Pacino and Madonna.

  • Director

    Warren Beatty

  • With

    Warren Beatty, Madonna, Al Pacino

  • USA 1990. 105min

  • 35mm. A BFI National Archive print

  • Certificate

    PG

The 1930’s hero bursts onto the big screen in a brightly coloured spectacle, as hero cop Dick Tracy takes on gangster boss Big Boy Caprice. A commercial hit, Dick Tracy is a visionary, stylish film – its design and palette all intended to reflect its comic strip origins. With Danny Elfman, Stephen Sondheim and Madonna behind the music and songs, this is a very special film – one that is rarely seen on the big screen.

+ Just a Thought

USA 2020. Director Brian F. Menz. 6min

The screening on Tuesday 29 August will be introduced by Ben Roberts, BFI CEO.